Here Is How Easy It Was to Track Location of 12 Million Smartphone Users via Leaked Data

A famous US publication, The New York Times, has got its hands on a file that contains precise location data of over 12 million smartphones that have been tracked over several months in 2016 and 2017 throughout many cities including Washington, New York, San Francisco, and Los Angeles. According to the publication, the data was originated from a location data company, rather than a government agency, telecom brand, or a tech giant. However, the individual leaking the information has asked to remain anonymous owing to security concerns.

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